Winona Kent 🇨🇦
@winonakent.bsky.social
Writer, author of The Jason Davey Mysteries.
Past Chair, Crime Writers of Canada
Member of Sisters in Crime-Canada West, RCLAS, Writers Union of Canada
Rescuer of discarded and disobedient houseplants
http://www.winonakent.com
Past Chair, Crime Writers of Canada
Member of Sisters in Crime-Canada West, RCLAS, Writers Union of Canada
Rescuer of discarded and disobedient houseplants
http://www.winonakent.com
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Winona Kent 🇨🇦
@winonakent.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I'm Winona. I've written mysteries, spy novels, time travels...novels and short stories...I used to work at UBC and then I retired, but I evidently missed being busy because now I'm the Chair of Crime Writers of Canada :)
Looking forward to meeting everyone over here!
Website in bio :-)
Looking forward to meeting everyone over here!
Website in bio :-)
Word Vancouver-Sept 20-UBC Robson Square. My colleague Angela Douglas & I are sharing a table in the Exhibitor Hall and showing off our books!
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
September 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Word Vancouver-Sept 20-UBC Robson Square. My colleague Angela Douglas & I are sharing a table in the Exhibitor Hall and showing off our books!
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Word Vancouver-Sept 20-UBC Robson Square. My colleague Angela Douglas and I are sharing a table in the Exhibitor Hall and showing off our books!
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
September 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Word Vancouver-Sept 20-UBC Robson Square. My colleague Angela Douglas and I are sharing a table in the Exhibitor Hall and showing off our books!
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Please drop by and have a chat! Get a book signed!
Check out all the other great events happening at Word Vancouver 2025 at www.wordvancouver.ca
Word Vancouver is always fun. Please drop by to see CWC's panel of talented crime writers: Angela Douglas, Faye E. Arcand, Jaima Fixsen, and D.b. Carew. Moderated by Erik D'Souza.
The Story Behind the Story — An Author’s Masquerade
www.wordvancouver.ca/room-c420/th...
The Story Behind the Story — An Author’s Masquerade
www.wordvancouver.ca/room-c420/th...
September 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Word Vancouver is always fun. Please drop by to see CWC's panel of talented crime writers: Angela Douglas, Faye E. Arcand, Jaima Fixsen, and D.b. Carew. Moderated by Erik D'Souza.
The Story Behind the Story — An Author’s Masquerade
www.wordvancouver.ca/room-c420/th...
The Story Behind the Story — An Author’s Masquerade
www.wordvancouver.ca/room-c420/th...
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
August 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
August 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
August 22, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Had a fabulous time on Tuesday at VPL's Writers Showcase - Crime Writers Takeover. Thanks to everyone who came out to support us and thanks to VPL, Bob Harris, Ardelle Holden, Iona Whishaw, Tony Ollivier, Merrilee Robson, Joanna Vander Vlugt and Nena from Cross and Crows Books!
Thrilled to bits that the audiobook for Bad Boy is now featured on Audio Book Reviewer!
The book masterfully intertwines mystery and music, inviting fans to experience the thrill of the hunt while celebrating the indelible legacy of a bygone musical era.
www.audiobookreviewer.com/bad-boy
The book masterfully intertwines mystery and music, inviting fans to experience the thrill of the hunt while celebrating the indelible legacy of a bygone musical era.
www.audiobookreviewer.com/bad-boy
August 21, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thrilled to bits that the audiobook for Bad Boy is now featured on Audio Book Reviewer!
The book masterfully intertwines mystery and music, inviting fans to experience the thrill of the hunt while celebrating the indelible legacy of a bygone musical era.
www.audiobookreviewer.com/bad-boy
The book masterfully intertwines mystery and music, inviting fans to experience the thrill of the hunt while celebrating the indelible legacy of a bygone musical era.
www.audiobookreviewer.com/bad-boy
It's tomorrow! Come on down to VPL on Tuesday, August 19, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
August 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It's tomorrow! Come on down to VPL on Tuesday, August 19, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
Come on down to VPL on Tuesday, August 19, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
August 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Come on down to VPL on Tuesday, August 19, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
My latest newsletter's out!
Gardening, short stories, Crime Writers Takeover at VPL, audiobook and what's coming next!
winonakent.substack.com/p/august-8-2...
Or sign up for the email version here:
www.winonakent.com/mailinglist....
Gardening, short stories, Crime Writers Takeover at VPL, audiobook and what's coming next!
winonakent.substack.com/p/august-8-2...
Or sign up for the email version here:
www.winonakent.com/mailinglist....
August 8, 2025 News Update from Winona Kent
Hello again from New Westminster!
winonakent.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
My latest newsletter's out!
Gardening, short stories, Crime Writers Takeover at VPL, audiobook and what's coming next!
winonakent.substack.com/p/august-8-2...
Or sign up for the email version here:
www.winonakent.com/mailinglist....
Gardening, short stories, Crime Writers Takeover at VPL, audiobook and what's coming next!
winonakent.substack.com/p/august-8-2...
Or sign up for the email version here:
www.winonakent.com/mailinglist....
Please join me and my excellent colleagues on Tuesday, August 19, at Vancouver Public Library's Montalbano Family Theatre, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
July 24, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Please join me and my excellent colleagues on Tuesday, August 19, at Vancouver Public Library's Montalbano Family Theatre, 6.30pm - 8.00pm for the LAST EVER Writers Showcase, CWC's Crime Writers Takeover.
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
More info: vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68128...
Marketing idea? A side gig in t-shirts?
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle) (and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited).
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle) (and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited).
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
June 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Marketing idea? A side gig in t-shirts?
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle) (and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited).
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle) (and it's free if you have Kindle Unlimited).
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle)
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
June 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
When his audition ends in murder, Jason Davey finds the real gig is catching a killer. (Also available for US and UK Kindle)
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
Amazon Canada: www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FF2SFNTC
Please join Iona, Erik & me for a Spoken INK Reading event sponsored by Burnaby Writers' Society! 12pm-2pm (PT) Sun Jun 22 on Zoom.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
June 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Please join Iona, Erik & me for a Spoken INK Reading event sponsored by Burnaby Writers' Society! 12pm-2pm (PT) Sun Jun 22 on Zoom.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
Lovely review of Bad Boy in the latest issue of Stringendo, from the Australian Strings Association...
www.austa.asn.au/stringendo-o...
www.austa.asn.au/stringendo-o...
June 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Lovely review of Bad Boy in the latest issue of Stringendo, from the Australian Strings Association...
www.austa.asn.au/stringendo-o...
www.austa.asn.au/stringendo-o...
Please join Iona, Erik & me for a Spoken INK Reading event sponsored by Burnaby Writers' Society! 12pm-2pm (PT) Sun Jun 22 on Zoom.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
June 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Please join Iona, Erik & me for a Spoken INK Reading event sponsored by Burnaby Writers' Society! 12pm-2pm (PT) Sun Jun 22 on Zoom.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
More info on FB: www.facebook.com/events/67229...
Open mic will follow the reading time permitting.
A pampered pooch, a color-allergic diva, and a cruise ship entertainer who didn’t sign up to solve crimes. All aboard Salty Dog Blues! A long short story which was shortlisted for CWC's Award of Excellence for Best Crime Novella. (also available for US and UK Kindle)
www.amazon.ca/Salty-Dog-Bl...
www.amazon.ca/Salty-Dog-Bl...
Salty Dog Blues: A Short Story (Jason Davey Mysteries)
Salty Dog Blues: A Short Story (Jason Davey Mysteries) eBook : Kent, Winona: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store
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June 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A pampered pooch, a color-allergic diva, and a cruise ship entertainer who didn’t sign up to solve crimes. All aboard Salty Dog Blues! A long short story which was shortlisted for CWC's Award of Excellence for Best Crime Novella. (also available for US and UK Kindle)
www.amazon.ca/Salty-Dog-Bl...
www.amazon.ca/Salty-Dog-Bl...
I'm an old rock 'n' roll fan...my music is the early 1960s and I was a little prairie kid who loved the California surf sound. One of my favourites has a ton of improvised blues phrases on the Hammond Organ and piano. Brian Wilson on keyboards. RIP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIZd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIZd...
Boogie Woodie (Remastered 2001)
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm an old rock 'n' roll fan...my music is the early 1960s and I was a little prairie kid who loved the California surf sound. One of my favourites has a ton of improvised blues phrases on the Hammond Organ and piano. Brian Wilson on keyboards. RIP...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIZd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIZd...
Here's fabulous Nick Johnson reading my latest Jason Davey mystery, Bad Boy. A mysterious thief takes his own life... but not before stealing priceless scores by Sir Edward Elgar. 1/2
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www.canva.com/design/DAGkQ...
May 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Here's fabulous Nick Johnson reading my latest Jason Davey mystery, Bad Boy. A mysterious thief takes his own life... but not before stealing priceless scores by Sir Edward Elgar. 1/2
www.canva.com/design/DAGkQ...
www.canva.com/design/DAGkQ...
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate CWC's Awards of Excellence Shortlist last night at the Book Warehouse. Congrats to all the shortlisted authors & special congrats to Bill Deverell, 2025 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch Award.
Full shortlist here:
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Full shortlist here:
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
April 27, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Thanks to all who came out to celebrate CWC's Awards of Excellence Shortlist last night at the Book Warehouse. Congrats to all the shortlisted authors & special congrats to Bill Deverell, 2025 recipient of the Derrick Murdoch Award.
Full shortlist here:
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Full shortlist here:
crimewriterscanada.com/index.php/en...
Reposted by Winona Kent 🇨🇦
I'm going to make a speech and present a very special award. And we're announcing the CWC Awards of Excellence shortlists. There will be food! Please join us!
The Crime Writers of Canada unveil the 2025 Awards of Excellence shortlist and a legendary Derrick Murdoch Award winner. A western author hides in plain sight. Be there to solve the mystery!
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
April 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I'm going to make a speech and present a very special award. And we're announcing the CWC Awards of Excellence shortlists. There will be food! Please join us!
RCLAS is in New Westminster, BC, but you don't need to be a New West resident or an RCLAS member to enter.
Details, submission rules, etc here:
rclas.com/2025-write-o...
Deadline May 4th
o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)
o Fiction (1500 words max)
o Poetry (1 page)
Deadline May 4, 2025
Details, submission rules, etc here:
rclas.com/2025-write-o...
Deadline May 4th
o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)
o Fiction (1500 words max)
o Poetry (1 page)
Deadline May 4, 2025
April 20, 2025 at 3:48 AM
RCLAS is in New Westminster, BC, but you don't need to be a New West resident or an RCLAS member to enter.
Details, submission rules, etc here:
rclas.com/2025-write-o...
Deadline May 4th
o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)
o Fiction (1500 words max)
o Poetry (1 page)
Deadline May 4, 2025
Details, submission rules, etc here:
rclas.com/2025-write-o...
Deadline May 4th
o Non-Fiction (1500 words max)
o Fiction (1500 words max)
o Poetry (1 page)
Deadline May 4, 2025
I'm going to make a speech and present a very special award. And we're announcing the CWC Awards of Excellence shortlists. There will be food! Please join us!
The Crime Writers of Canada unveil the 2025 Awards of Excellence shortlist and a legendary Derrick Murdoch Award winner. A western author hides in plain sight. Be there to solve the mystery!
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
April 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I'm going to make a speech and present a very special award. And we're announcing the CWC Awards of Excellence shortlists. There will be food! Please join us!
I'll put on my best presentation togs & brush up on my speechifying to present the Derrick Murdoch Award to a very deserving top secret recipient. We'll also announce the Awards of Excellence Shortlists. There will be food! There will be bookmarks! Come out & help us celebrate!
The Crime Writers of Canada unveil the 2025 Awards of Excellence shortlist and a legendary Derrick Murdoch Award winner. A western author hides in plain sight. Be there to solve the mystery!
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
Friday, April 25, 7 - 8 pm PST
Location: Book Warehouse, Main Street
4118 Main St, Vancouver
#readthenorth
April 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'll put on my best presentation togs & brush up on my speechifying to present the Derrick Murdoch Award to a very deserving top secret recipient. We'll also announce the Awards of Excellence Shortlists. There will be food! There will be bookmarks! Come out & help us celebrate!
Check out this wonderful magazine! I've got an article in the Spring 2025 issue of Mystery Readers Journal. "Jason Davey's London" chats about where he works (Soho),lives (Angel, Islington) and all of the places he investigates in the novels.
Mag's available here:
mysteryreaders.org/journal-inde...
Mag's available here:
mysteryreaders.org/journal-inde...
April 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Check out this wonderful magazine! I've got an article in the Spring 2025 issue of Mystery Readers Journal. "Jason Davey's London" chats about where he works (Soho),lives (Angel, Islington) and all of the places he investigates in the novels.
Mag's available here:
mysteryreaders.org/journal-inde...
Mag's available here:
mysteryreaders.org/journal-inde...